Calling all pie & mash aficionados

Those who enjoy London’s traditional dish, pie & mash, may be interested to learn that there…

News & views – November 2023

CHANGE OF MIND – ALMOST The Government’s Autumn Statement is due on Wednesday 22 November, which…

Real ale – dying out?

I regularly look at the WhatPub Update in London Drinker and I have been surprised recently…

Trade news – November 2023

WETHERSPOON’S NEWS Just as the last edition went to print, JDW announced that they were putting…

Tribute – Glen Barnham

Glen passed away on 11 September, aged 78, following complications arising from a fall. He had…

Tribute – Simon Hosking

Simon, a colourful character who often greeted friends with ‘Hello Dear Boy’, passed away at home…

Tribute – Mick Lewis

Members of CAMRA’s East London & City branch and the organisers of the Pig’s Ear Beer…

Tribute – Jon Russell Brown

Jon Russell Brown, a stalwart CAMRA supporter from the East London & City branch, died peacefully…

News & views – September 2023

CHANGE OF MIND – ALMOST Readers may remember that, during the pandemic, one of the Government’s…

A day out in Derby

On Saturday 25 March, CAMRA’s London Pubs Group had an ‘awayday’ to Derby. The following is…